health
A Sanitation Revolution: Lagos to Construct 10,000 Public Toilets to End Open Defecation In a landmark move poised to address a major public health crisis, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a monumental plan to construct 10,000 public toilets across the state. The announcement, made during a meeting of the Lagos Water Partnership Steering Committee, […]
A Bold New Weapon: Scientists Propose Gene Drive to End Malaria Scourge, Sparking Debate In a radical and controversial move to combat one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, a non-profit research consortium, Target Malaria, is intensifying its efforts to deploy a bold new weapon: gene drive technology. The group, which is actively working in Burkina Faso […]
The Next Pandemic? The Silent Threat of Antibiotic Resistance and Its Deadly 2050 Forecast While the world remains focused on the threat of future pandemics, a silent, slow-moving crisis is already unfolding. According to a landmark report by the UK government’s Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, a failure to tackle the growing threat of drug-resistant infections […]
Police Arrest Fake Ophthalmologist for Treating Patients with Concoction in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Gabriel Gideon, for allegedly operating as a fake ophthalmologist and administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. The arrest came after a tip-off exposed his fraudulent activities in the state. According to […]
Ogun Local Governments Launch Health Scheme for 8,000 Okada Riders In a joint effort to improve the welfare and safety of transport workers, the chairmen of Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South local governments have announced plans to enroll at least 8,000 commercial motorcyclists into the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme. The initiative is a proactive […]
Governor AbdulRazaq Inspects New Hospital Project, Vows 2026 Completion The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction of the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Ilorin, pledging that the multi-billion-naira project will be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The inspection tour came days after the governor approved an additional ₦20 […]
Multiple Groups Provide Lifeline Through Free Medical Outreaches to Vulnerable Nigerians, Widows In a commendable display of humanitarian commitment, several non-governmental organizations and philanthropic groups have recently extended vital free medical services to vulnerable persons and widows across various communities in Nigeria. These initiatives aim to bridge critical healthcare gaps for those most impacted by […]
UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Warning Strike, Health Services Crippled Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, were severely impacted on Wednesday as the hospital’s chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) joined a nationwide seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at midnight on Tuesday, follows the Federal […]
Nigeria Grapples with Hepatitis: N17.9 Trillion Economic Loss, 4,252 Annual Deaths Revealed Nigeria is facing a dire public health crisis as viral hepatitis inflicts an annual economic burden estimated between N13.3 trillion and N17.9 trillion, in addition to claiming the lives of 4,252 Nigerians yearly due to liver cancer caused by untreated infections. These alarming […]
Nigeria Braces for Nationwide Doctors’ Strike as NMA Ultimatum Expires Thursday Nigeria’s healthcare system is on the precipice of a severe crisis as medical doctors nationwide prepare to embark on an indefinite strike starting Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) confirmed its readiness to withdraw services should the Federal Government fail to […]
Ekiti, Ondo Doctors Set for Showdown with FG Over ‘Obnoxious’ Pay Review Circular Medical doctors in Ekiti and Ondo states, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have vehemently rejected a recent Federal Government circular on the review of allowances for health workers, describing it as “obnoxious” and a clear breach of existing […]
Ex-Head of State Abdulsalami Reveals Sharing London Hospital with Late President Buhari Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has made a poignant revelation, stating that he was being treated in the same London hospital where former President Muhammadu Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Abubakar shared his personal encounter with Buhari […]
Zamfara Converts 60 Volunteer Nurses to Permanent Staff Amid Healthcare Workforce Shortage In a significant boost to its healthcare sector, the Zamfara State Government has approved the conversion of 60 volunteer nurses to permanent staff within the state’s civil service. This move is part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s ongoing commitment to address the critical shortage […]
Laboratory Analysts Urge Government, Public to Embrace Proper Waste Management, Recycling for Health and Economic Gains Leading laboratory analysts in Nigeria are intensifying their call for both governmental prioritization and public adherence to proper waste disposal and recycling practices, emphasizing their critical role in safeguarding public health and unlocking significant wealth creation opportunities. This advocacy […]
Don Urges Government to Prioritize Waste Management for Public Health and Economic Prosperity A university don, Professor O.J. Mordi, has strongly urged all tiers of government in Nigeria to prioritize effective waste management, highlighting its immense potential for safeguarding public health and fostering wealth creation. Professor Mordi, a Chemistry scholar, made this call on Thursday, […]
Zamfara Launches Pilot School Feeding Programme to Combat Hunger, Boost Enrollment In a significant move to tackle the alarming rate of out-of-school children and address food insecurity, the Zamfara State Government has officially unveiled its Pilot School Feeding Programme. Governor Dauda Lawal flagged off the initiative on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Dan-Turai Primary School […]
Ogun First Lady Champions Free Surgeries, Urges Wealthy to Aid Vulnerable at Medical Outreach The wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has passionately appealed to affluent individuals and organizations to extend support to the less privileged in society, particularly those in dire need of medical attention. Mrs. Abiodun made this call on […]
50 Percent of Drugs in Circulation Are Fake, Warns Pharmacists’ Association The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised a grave alarm, disclosing that over 50 percent of medicines currently in circulation across the country may be fake or substandard. This shocking revelation, made by the National Chairman of the ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh […]
Lagos Doctors Reject FG’s New Pay Structure, Warn of Imminent Healthcare Crisis The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has vehemently rejected the Federal Government’s newly proposed pay structure for medical and dental officers, warning that its implementation could trigger a profound crisis in the nation’s already fragile healthcare system. This local rejection reinforces […]
NHIA Sanctions 49 Health Facilities, 47 HMOs Over Widespread Service Breaches The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced sanctions against 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) across Nigeria for various breaches of its operational guidelines. The punitive actions, revealed on Monday, June 30, 2025, follow extensive investigations into thousands of complaints […]